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"No Ordinary Bird: Drug Smuggling, a Plane Crash, and a Daughter's Quest for the Truth" Book Talk and Signing with Artis Henderson.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Event Details:

Artis Henderson’s work has appeared in National Geographic, the New York Times, Reader’s Digest and Sierra, among others.

Rizzo and her owner Leah

R.E.A.D to Rizzo

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Young Adult Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

R.E.A.D to Rizzo at the Sanibel Public Library. If your child needs a confidence boost when it comes to reading and reading out loud, come and practice with the most accepting, lovable, fluffy girl around.

jigsaw puzzle decorated by hand

A Puzzling Crafternoon

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us and design your very own jigsaw puzzle! Each puzzle will be a unique work of art you can play with over and over again. A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up.

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VR Reef Tour – Underwater Exploration

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Event Details:

Explore marine life through The Blu, a virtual reality experience using HTC Vive technology that offers an immersive and educational look at the underwater world.

Map of Italy

Italian for Beginners

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

This class is geared for people who have an interest in learning basic Italian phrases

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From Dreams to Data: The History of AI

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Event Details:

Discover how artificial intelligence evolved from early ideas to today’s smart technologies.

collage craft, magazines, scissors, & glue sticks

Crafternoon Collage

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us and make a collage that shows your personality, creativity, and vision for 2026! A variety of supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up.

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Experience the Magic of 3D Printing

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Event Details:

Hands-on introduction to 3D printing techniques.

Book cover for Market Garden

America at War: Operation Market Garden 1944

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

History, Presentation

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Program Type: History, Presentation

Event Details:

In the summer of 1944, plans began for an operation to seize a bridge over the lower Rhine River at Arnhem in Holland.

Author Series Event

01/19/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/20/2026 @ 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Authors, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Authors, Presentation

Event Details:

Author Series Event

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10 am						This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Little Love Bug Valentine's Day Party 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come celebrate the season of love at our Valentine’s Day Party in the Kids’ Section! This fun-filled event is perfect for little ones and families looking to spread some festive cheer.
11 am							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Saturday Crafterday with Artist Melissa Gindling 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: ThinkTank Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come into Sanibel Public Library for Saturday Crafterday ~ hosted by Melissa Gindling, a professional artist and coloring book creator. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
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2 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Lovers' Day 2:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Arts & Crafts, Other This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Join us for a special Library Lovers' Day program filled with fun activities for book enthusiasts of all kinds!
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon - Pipe Cleaner Flower Arrangements 3:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us and make a work of art! A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.